Small Western Cape town converting waste into fuel

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Small Western Cape town converting waste into fuel

The small town of Greyton in the Western Cape, situated at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountain range, is using biomass digesters to convert waste into fuel.

Through the Greyton Transition Town (GTT) initiative, the town has been rolling out biomass digesters in residents' homes on a small, localised scale.
 
wingnut771 said:
Zero info there as well.
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Costs 20-30k depending on size.

Output is dependant on input but they say something like this could meet the energy demands of a small family.

I had a look at something like this before, its not very practical for a suburban home but for a off grid plot it could work very well.
 
Nerfherder said:
Costs 20-30k depending on size.

Output is dependant on input but they say something like this could meet the energy demands of a small family.

I had a look at something like this before, its not very practical for a suburban home but for a off grid plot it could work very well.
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How can it cost anything if there is no stock? Anyway, I've seen these types before. They only last max 10 years.
 
wingnut771 said:
How can it cost anything if there is no stock? Anyway, I've seen these types before. They only last max 10 years.
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20k is less than a years worth of electricity for me... but ya, they don't seem to be able to produce these at scale.
I have never actually seen anyone successfully sell these.
 
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